Tag: Theater

Four Twin Cities theater companies announced a new production collaboration today, the like which may never have been seen before. “I know it’s not duplicated in the Twin Cities. I don’t know of this happening quite this way in any community,” said Richard Cook, artistic director of St. Paul’s Park Square Theatre. The idea is Read more →

“Part of this season is what I would call ‘dreams fulfilled,’” said Peter Brosius. The artistic director of the Children’s Theatre Company rarely lacks enthusiasm, but when it comes to announcing the 2014-2015 season he takes things to new levels. This new batch of offerings is the result of years of work, either in the Read more →

This week’s hounds try to create a pun-free zone and inflict pun pain instead, extol the virtues of Kneehigh Theatre, and reveal some art songs which will raise the temperature in the room, if you get our drift. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) Twin Cities Comedienne Jenn Schaal is terrible at making Read more →

An adult puppet show inspired by baby boomer cartoons, performance lit at the Ritz Theater and a roots music revue all made the hounds sit up and take notice. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) “Incredibly dope,” is how dancer and arts educator Anthony Galloway describes the American Roots Revue at the Dakota Read more →

From Randall Davidson, composer, publisher, producer and administrative director of the National Lutheran Choir: In the coming year, I resolve to listen patiently to musicians, management, and the board of directors of the Minnesota Orchestra, about issues related to the ongoing lockout — the costs of remodeling Orchestra Hall, the compensation demands, and the aspirations Read more →

From Katie Kaufmann, actor and creator: My Favorite arts memory of 2013 was a play I saw at Pillsbury House and Theatre in Minneapolis: “The Road Weeps, The Well Runs Dry.” This show included all the things that make me love live theater. It was mythic, funny, educational, and heart-wrenching. Full of poetery and magic. Read more →

The hounds uncover an authentic, heartfelt singer-songwriter from Vermont, snowflakes projected on a skyway and, just in time for Christmas, Rudolph, Frosty, and John McClane sharing the stage. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) Theater photographer Scott Pakudaitis’ side split when he saw “A Very Die Hard Christmas” a few days ago. The Read more →